The state state of Colorado has proposed a new set of requirements for all day dare centers operating in the state which, in reality, represent nearly total government control–right down to the racial make-up of dolls that have to be available for kids to play with. Here’s a brief description of some of the rules being proposed as reported on by Channel 7 in Denver:
# Children over 2 years old shall be served 1 percent, 2 percent or skim milk (unless directed in writing by a child’s health care provider)
# Juice shall be limited to 4 to 6 ounces per day for children over 1 year of age and must be 100 percent juice
# TV and computer time shall be limited to 20 minutes per day unless its a special occasion
# Doll shall represent three races
# Requires child care providers and children take at least 1 physical education class per year
# Each child must have an assigned caregiver
# Nursery staff members must wear clothing that covers the lap and shoulders
# Children must be offered food at intervals not more than 3 hours apart
